The Curse (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, The Curse is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Keith, running about 92 minutes. “It took seed...now it needs to feed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nathan Hayes is a religious man trying to hold onto his farm and keep his family in line. A real estate developer is trying to buy most of the farm property in the area, including Mr. Hayes family farm, in the hope that the Tennesse Valley Authority will choose the town for the site of a new dam and recreational area. The night of a terrible storm, an unidentified, glowing object crashes on the Hayes farm and with it comes a horrible curse for the Hayes family and the members of the community.
Who’s in it. The Curse stars Wil Wheaton as Zack, Claude Akins as Nathan Crane, Malcolm Danare as Cyrus Crane and Cooper Huckabee as Dr. Alan J. Forbes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Curse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Curse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curse (1987)?
- In US, The Curse is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Curse worth watching?
- The Curse holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Curse?
- The Curse stars Wil Wheaton, Claude Akins, Malcolm Danare, Cooper Huckabee and John Schneider.
- When was The Curse released?
- The Curse was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.